Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM opens up wide-angle imaging to more photographers thanks to its $300 price, and delivers more than you'd expect from a low-cost lens.

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Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM 1

Product details

  • Canon’s first ultra wide-angle, fixed focal length RF lens
  • High image quality and bright, fixed f/2.8 maximum aperture
  • A stepping motor (gear-type STM) that provides smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording
  • Supremely lightweight and compact, for an ultra-wide lens for full-frame cameras
  • Minimum focusing distance of 5.11 inches and maximum magnification of 0.26x

PROS

+ Slim, light form factor
+ Ultra-wide angle of view
+ Sharp, colorful imaging
+ Hybrid manual focus/control ring
+ Very affordable

CONS

- Heavy optical corrections influence angle of view
- Skips dust, splash, and fluorine protection
- Audible focus action
- Lens hood not included

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on January 21, 2022
The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM opens up wide-angle imaging to more photographers thanks to its $300 price, and delivers more than you'd expect from a low-cost lens.
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